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• Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Men in employment/education >> James - Interview 49 >> James talks about how he felt his life was “an absolute nightmare” but it turned around and how now he “probably wouldn’t have it any other way.

James was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when he was 12 years old. After spending some time in a psychiatric ward, James went to a specialist unit on the site of a mainstream school and is now in his third year studying psychology at university.

• Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Men in employment/education >> James - Interview 49 >> James describes how he gradually weaned himself off support and started university without relying on other people.

James was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when he was 12 years old. After spending some time in a psychiatric ward, James went to a specialist unit on the site of a mainstream school and is now in his third year studying psychology at university.

• Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Men in employment/education >> Damian – Interview 03b >> Damian is constantly studying after dropping out of school and being written off by teachers. He is now doing a PhD.

Damian was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome a year ago. He is well educated with a degree, Master’s degree and a PGCE, and is now studying for a PhD. Damian lives with his son, 7, who has classic autism.

• Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Women in employment/education: >> Gail – Interview 06b >> Gail enjoyed her Masters course in English Literature in Canada. Reading had been an obsession when she was younger.

At 18 year old, Gail suspected she may have Asperger syndrome, but did not feel the need to get diagnosed until more recently. She was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome two years ago.

• Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Men in employment/education >> Sam – Interview 17b >> Sam enjoyed the academic focus at university and also met his best friend who he was able to connect with. As a postgraduate he found he was accepted

Sam was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome two years ago. He is studying for a PhD and lives by himself.

• Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Women in employment/education: >> Gail – Interview 06b >> Gail struggled on her Speech and Language course because there were so many different things to keep track of. She was allowed to go part time once sh

At 18 year old, Gail suspected she may have Asperger syndrome, but did not feel the need to get diagnosed until more recently. She was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome two years ago.

• Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Men in employment/education >> Oliver and Suzie – Interview 11b >> While Oliver now has support at university, he feels there are people who might need support who don’t realise it is available.

Oliver was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome two years ago. His mother and younger brother had also been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome previously. Oliver describes his family as easy going and not concerned about what other people think about them.